PTO Meeting Minutes 09-09-21
PTO Board Introductions
- John Ball- President
- Amanda Desantis- Room Parent Coordinator
- Julie Johnson- Social Chair
- Lisa Stanelun-Fundraising chair
- Nicole Paliotti- Communications/Parent Engagement
Dr Lisi – opening remarks.
1 week in, students are still enrolling. Highest enrollment since 2013. We are off to a great start and looking forward to a great year.
President’s Update (John):
Focus on community, do as many events as possible in person. Please reach out if you want to participate on any subcommittee or help with school projects.
Parent Engagement/Communications Coordinator Update (Nicole):
Funny4Funds event, September 30th @ The Rathskeller. Doors open at 6pm. Show starts @ 7pm. We are looking for sponsorships (thru the website) and raffle prizes. Please send into the office.
Social Chair Update (Julie):
- Fall/Halloween Spooktacular Outdoor event October 16th, 100% outdoors. Cassie Barbato has volunteered to chair the event. Thank you Cassie! Ideas: Trunk or treat, scarecrow making, games, donut eating, DJ. All MCS families welcome.
- Middle School Clarke Farm event: Able to accommodate October 23rd, 5-9pm . Looking for folks to volunteer. Please contact Lisa.
- Other Events:
- Christmas Drive thru nativity
- Holiday raffle calendar
Room Parent Update (Amanda)
Thank you to new room parents, as well as veteran room parents. We are teaming up in some grades. Still working on a few classes. Class lists will be coming out this week. Amanda and Nicole to work on School Directory once class lists are finalized. Hope to have done in October.
Email: pto@monsignorclarkeschool.org
Fundraising for specific items: Face lift for cafeteria and front bathrooms
Open Discussion:
Michelle Main: Holiday raffle fundraiser- do we want to stay within the school community or go out to local businesses for raffle prizes? Holiday bazaar vendors aren’t on board to make donations. Lisa- we would have to reach out to the community for donations.
Thanks to all for attending!